Job Description:

Manages and coordinates, through subordinate personnel, employees engaged in estimating the cost of the design, tooling, manufacture, and modification of products or projects. Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes. Determines cost factors and provides estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness. Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Develops and implements methods, such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc., in order to inform management of current status of work activities. Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists. Prepares department budget, identifying budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budget's funds. Recommends measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of service, and suggests changes in working conditions to increase efficiency. Confers with administrative personnel, and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in estimates. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. May specialize according to particular service performed, type of product manufactured, or phase of work involved, such as tool and fixture costs, production costs, construction costs, or material costs. Less

Manages and coordinates, through subordinate personnel, employees engaged in estimating the cost of the design, tooling, manufacture, and modification of products or projects. Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects,... More